Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics Basics
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What does biopharmaceutics primarily study?

  • The chemical synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
  • The historical development of pharmacology.
  • The relationship between the biological effects of a drug and its physicochemical properties. (correct)
  • The market trends of pharmaceutical sales.

    • Which phase involves the mathematical analysis of drug absorption and distribution processes?

  • Pharmacodynamic Phase
  • Therapeutic Phase
  • Pharmaceutical Phase
  • Pharmacokinetic Phase (correct)

    • Which of the following factors does NOT influence drug absorption?

  • Dissolution rate
  • Drug stability
  • Patient age (correct)
  • Chemical nature of the drug

    • What are some formulation properties that affect drug absorption?

    <p>Chemical structure and dosage form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the pharmacodynamic phase?

    <p>The effects of the drug on the body and the mechanisms of action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pharmacodynamics primarily establish a relationship between?

    <p>Drug concentration and pharmacological response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a non-invasive method for obtaining biological specimens?

    <p>Saliva sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of plasma concentration assays?

    <p>To assess the pharmacologic outcomes of drug dosing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which assay technique is commonly used to separate a drug from other substances?

    <p>Chromatography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does serum represent in the context of biological specimens?

    <p>Supernatant from coagulated blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a patient-specific consideration in pharmacokinetics?

    <p>Drug metabolism rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM)?

    <p>To manage drugs with narrow therapeutic index</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of pharmacokinetics involves the development of models that predict drug disposition?

    <p>Theoretical aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which category of pharmacokinetics are biologic sampling techniques developed?

    <p>Experimental aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of population pharmacokinetics?

    <p>Understanding variations due to individual characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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